$1500 Budget Suggestions

Shane_Rob_93 · June 20, 2014

So, I am looking to invest (at most) $1500 into a new PC build.

Here are my requirements:

1. The $1500 does not include OS or any peripherals.

2. I do watch a lot of blu-rays and DVDs on my PC so I need an BD optical drive, include in $1500

3. I program, mostly applications, but I like to have fun with 2D style games

4. I don't play any heavy load games, but I do play some games such as LOL (not actually LOL, but similar).

5. I would like a graphics card, but nothing fancy is needed

6. I require 2 monitors (preferably 1080p with HDMI slot), include in $1500

7. I would prefer a mid-tower case if possible

If there is anything else I need to mention, please let me know.

I live in the USA and I am upgrading because my laptop (main computer at this time) is constantly failing me and I keep having to limit what I do while I am using it.

Izaya Orihara · June 20, 2014

Hello and welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay.

Your budget is way too high for what you want to do. I'd suggest dropping it down to 1000$.

For what you want to this for 1000$ is more than enough : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r9hxbv

If you want to max out your budget : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jqYtK8

Shane_Rob_93 · June 20, 2014

Hello and welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay.

Your budget is way too high for what you want to do. I'd suggest dropping it down to 1000$.

For what you want to this for 1000$ is more than enough : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r9hxbv

If you want to max out your budget : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jqYtK8

Ooo I like both of those. I think I will take a good look and try to find a nice mix of those 2. Thank you for the suggestion.

Izaya Orihara · June 20, 2014

Ooo I like both of those. I think I will take a good look and try to find a nice mix of those 2. Thank you for the suggestion.

I made a small mistake. I forgot that the H440 has not 5.25 inch bay so you will either have to get another case or an external BD (I'd do that) if you go for the 1500$ version

SSOB · June 20, 2014

Hello there first of all i want to welcome you to the forum.

Here is my suggestion :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.91 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($69.97 @ TigerDirect)

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($389.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)

Total: $1503.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

It's a bit overkill but hey you can play some awesome titles on it if you ever get to that like BF4, Crisis, Watch Dogs on good graphical settings. And the sistem will be nearly silent.

ForsakenLive · June 20, 2014

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I second this build, I would only change the SSD to a Crucial MX100 256gb model, the MX100 series is a bit faster.

If you want to save some money, cut down the GPU and the 2TB hard drive to a R9 280 and a 1tb drive.

SSOB · June 20, 2014

I second this build, I would only change the SSD to a Crucial MX100 256gb model, the MX100 series is a bit faster.

If you want to save some money, cut down the GPU and the 2TB hard drive to a R9 280 and a 1tb drive.

On paper, as always, it won't make a difference in real life persormance

ForsakenLive · June 20, 2014

On paper, as always, it won't make a difference in real life persormance

yeah, but the Crucial MX100 256GB is $106.81, while the 240GB M500 model is $109.99.

M500 link from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ8RM1A/?tag=pcpapi-20

MX100 link from NCIX US http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=97624&vpn=CT256MX100SSD1&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

SSOB · June 20, 2014

yeah, but the Crucial MX100 256GB is $106.81, while the 240GB M500 model is $109.99.

M500 link from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQ8RM1A/?tag=pcpapi-20

MX100 link from NCIX US http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=97624&vpn=CT256MX100SSD1&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

I haven't kept up with the prices recently thanks for pointing this out.